Label: CVS HEALTH MEDICATED CHEST RUB- camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated December 17, 2024

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  • Active ingredients

    Camphor 4.7%

    Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

    Menthol 2.6%

  • Purpose

    Camphor - Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

    Eucalyptus oil - Cough suppressant

    Menthol - Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

  • Uses

    • when applied to chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold
    • when applied to muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
  • Warnings

    For external use only; avoid contact with eyes

    Do not use

    • by mouth
    • in nostrils
    • on wounds or damaged skin
    • with tight bandages

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

    When using this product, do not

    • heat
    • microwave
    • add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • muscle aches and pains worsen or persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.
    • cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    see important warnings under "When using this product"

    • adults and children 2 years and over:
    • for cough suppression
    • rub a thick layer on the throat and chest
    • cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
    • keep clothing loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
    • use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor
    • for muscle/joint minor aches and pains apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • children under 2 years: do not use
  • Other Safety Information

    • store at room temperature
  • Inactive ingredients

    cetostearyl alcohol, fragrance, thymol, titanium dioxide, turpentine oil, white petrolatum

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    CVS Medicated Chest Rub
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS HEALTH  MEDICATED CHEST RUB
    camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-200
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)47 mg  in 1 g
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL12 mg  in 1 g
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM26 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TURPENTINE (UNII: XJ6RUH0O4G)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-200-011 in 1 CARTON07/01/2021
    150 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01207/01/2021
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
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